He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.
Parallel translations
- WEB He died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
- KJV And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.
- NKJV So he died in a good old age, full of days and riches and honor; and Solomon his son reigned in his place.
- NASB Then he died at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor; and his son Solomon reigned in his place.
- NLT He died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place.
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David dies at a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor, and Solomon succeeds him.
Overview
David's death 'full of days, riches, and honor' portrays a life crowned with God's blessing, echoing the favored end of the patriarchs (Genesis 25:8). The smooth succession to Solomon confirms the stability of the dynasty God established. Though David dies, the covenant promise to his house lives on, finding its everlasting fulfillment in the Son of David whose reign never ends.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Gen 15:15You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.
- Acts 13:36For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.
- Job 5:26You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.
- 1 Chr 23:1When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel.
- Gen 25:8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.
- Gen 35:29Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.
- Prov 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
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